Wedding Photography & Videography in Chicago

 
 
 
 
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 Marissa G 
 
September 2, 2026
 
 
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I highly recommend Bella Donna Studios for any of your photography or videography needs! Specifically for your special wedding day! We had the best experience using Bella Donna Studios. From day one Gianna was the sweetest and so beyond helpful. She was quick to respond to anything we might have had questions on or was always willing to give advice. Our wedding day team was top notch! We had so much fun with both our photographers and videographers. They made sure we were relaxed and fully enjoying the moments on our big day. When we received our final photos and videos we were so beyond pleased with the results. We are so happy that Bella Donna Studios captured all the special moments that made up our wedding day!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Harley W 
 
September 1, 2026
 
 
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Where do I begin? Bella Donna is, beyond words, the most top-notch video production company. Their imagination and creativity captured my daughter's wedding beautifully, creating memories that our family will cherish for generations to come. The quality of their work and customer service is beyond reproach. Vince and his entire crew are true memory-makers. They patiently answered all our questions about obtaining additional edits and the different ways we could view and enjoy the finished product. I cannot recommend Bella Dona highly enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dianne W 
 
August 31, 2026
 
 
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We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Gianna was fabulous to work with during the planning process—she was always helpful, responsive, and made everything so easy for my daughter. On the wedding day, Ricky and Joey were amazing. They were professional, kind, and fit seamlessly into the day. They captured the big moments, but also the little things—the smiles, laughter, emotions, and interactions that made the day so special. And the final video…WOW. The editing was incredible, and they captured so many moments, emotions and details that we didn’t see or went by so quickly that day. Seeing them captured so beautifully was a gift. We were genuinely blown away by the final product. These are memories our family will have forever, and I am so thankful they were captured with such care and talent. Thank you to Gianna, Ricky, Joey, and the entire team!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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July 23, 2026
 
 
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My husband and I had a great experience using Bella Donna Studios. Originally, a friend of mine had used them prior and had recommended them. It was a great recommendation! Our photos turned out wonderful and they captured our day perfectly!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sandy K 
 
June 26, 2026
 
 
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Not enough amazing words to describe how Bella Donna Studios handled my son, Max, and his now wife, Maggie's, wedding day!  Kristina was truly spectacular!  She captured every single moment of their special day and had the best suggestions for picture-perfect photos!  From the first consultation to the last photograph taken, the experience with everyone at Bella Donna was flawless!  Thank you, Gianna, John, Vinnie and everyone at Bella Donna Studios for treating us like FAMILY and for truly making this the BEST DAY EVER!!   Sandy Kukla
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tim K 
 
June 12, 2026
 
 
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BellaDonna Studios exceeded every expectation from start to finish. Their attention to detail and communication throughout the entire process made planning completely stress-free — we always felt informed and in good hands. On the day of, their photographers and videographers were warm, professional, and genuinely fun to work with, which made everything flow naturally and kept the atmosphere relaxed. The final photos and video were absolutely stunning, with everything delivered right on schedule. We couldn't recommend BellaDonna Studios highly enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Liz Z 
 
June 8, 2026
 
 
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We've now trusted Bella Donna with two of the biggest moments in our family. They shot our wedding back in 2017 and absolutely nailed it. Coming back almost a decade later, Gianna, Liz, and team made the whole experience for our family portraits seamless. They made it fun instead of stressful, and the pictures turned out even better than we hoped. Nine years apart and they're still the best around. Thank you Bella Donna!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather T 
 
March 26, 2026
 
 
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Bella Donna Studios was truly a dream to work with. Gianna was absolutely incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to making sure we got everything we wanted from our day. Knowing that I did not have to stress about our photographers and videographers on our wedding day was such a gift. I had complete trust in this team from start to finish. Communication was always easy and clear, and every member of the team was beyond amazing to work with. As a bride who lost my dad a year before the wedding, this day carried a lot of emotion. The team handled everything with such care, gentleness, and compassion, and I will never forget that. They honored my dad so beautifully in our video. It means more to me than I can put into words, and I will always be grateful. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. You truly do not need to look any further. Bella Donna Studios is the best vendor you could choose.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elizabeth H 
 
February 20, 2026
 
 
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Bella Donna Studios is hands down the best photography experience we’ve ever had. From the very first interaction with Gianna, their team was professional, warm, and incredibly organized. They made the entire process feel effortless and exciting! We look forward to using them again for future photo needs! The quality of our photos was outstanding and it was a very fast turnaround in receiving them. Truly, can’t say enough great things about Bella Donna!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Laura R 
 
January 28, 2026
 
 
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Choosing Bella Donna for our wedding photography was one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding! I was extremely stressed about photography, very skeptical of the industry, and very cautious about who I trusted with something this important. Bella Donna exceeded every expectation! They truly offer the perfect balance of quality, consistency, professionalism, and genuine care. The pricing, communication,  support, the actual experience of working with them  made me feel confident, supported, and taken care of from start to finish. I am beyond happy with our decision and truly couldn’t recommend them more. I originally wanted an individual photographer because I love that unique, personal consistent  style, but every photographer I loved in the Chicagoland area was astronomically priced. The work was gorgeous, but it just wasn’t realistic for our budget. At the same time, the large “chain-style” companies made me nervous because you don’t know who you’re getting, what their style is, or what your photos will look like. That’s what led me to Bella Donna, and they truly feel like the perfect hybrid of both worlds! They have a small, consistent team, so you’re not rolling the dice on a random photographer but you’re also not paying unattainable individual-photographer prices. You get consistency, quality, professionalism, and a recognizable style, while still feeling like you’re working with people who genuinely care about their work and their clients. Their pricing felt fair for today’s wedding market. I’ve seen way higher prices and I’ve seen lower prices, however the lower-priced places don’t come close to what you get here in terms of service, structure, and overall experience. The week of my wedding, I had a really unfortunate situation with our church that caused a ton of stress. I ended up talking to Gianna, one of the owners, just for advice and guidance, not even photography-related. I was just trying to make a decision and calm down. She gave me incredible advice, helped ground me, and was genuinely supportive. And then, to my absolute surprise, she showed up to my wedding day just to help things run smoothly and make sure everything went well. That was completely unexpected and honestly one of the kindest, most thoughtful gestures I’ve experienced in any business setting. It wasn’t transactional it felt human. It showed how much they truly care about their clients and their family-owned business! They also helped us build a full wedding day timeline, walking through the day minute-by-minute in multiple meetings. That alone was incredibly valuable. It forced me to think realistically about timing, transitions, logistics, and details I honestly would’ve overlooked. It helped not just with photography, but with planning the entire day. We also got our sneak peeks and videography back much faster than expected, which made the post-wedding experience even better and meant so much to us <3 Bella Donna truly blends professional structure, artistic consistency, and genuine human care ... which is so rare these days! The photo I am choosing to share if of me and Gianna one of the owners who stepped up to make my day go perfect! I’m beyond grateful we chose them. 🤍